Nikon Coolpix P1000 vs Sony Cyber-shot HX50 (V) Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

Coolpix P1000 vs Cyber-shot HX50 (V) - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Nikon Coolpix P1000 vs Sony Cyber-shot HX50 (V) Specs

Coolpix P1000

  • Introduced in July 2018
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 16 megapixel
  • 7 frames/second
  • 100 – 6400 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 81.00mm (3.2″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 24-3000mm (125x), f2.8-8.0
  • WiFi built-in
  • 146.3 x 118.8 x 181.3mm³ (5.8″ x 4.7″ x 7.1″)
  • 1415g (45.6 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Coolpix P1000

Cyber-shot HX50 (V)

  • Introduced in April 2013
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 20 megapixel
  • 10 frames/second
  • 100 – 3200 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 24-720mm (30x), f3.5-6.3
  • WiFi built-in
  • 108.1 x 64 x 38mm³ (4.3″ x 2.5″ x 1.5″)
  • 272g (8.8 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Cyber-shot HX50 (V)

Coolpix P1000 vs Cyber-shot HX50 (V): The sensors

Both cameras use the same sensor format, Compact.

The Compact sensor built into both cameras has a total area of about 28mm² (0.04 sq.in.).

Nikon Coolpix P1000 VS Sony Cyber-shot HX50 (V) Other Specs Comparison

Why is Nikon Coolpix P1000 a better choice

Coolpix P1000

Cyber-shot HX50 (V)

Auto Focus points (4)

99 1
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 6400 ISO 100 – 3200 ISO
Articulated monitor (2)

Better Video (2)

3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080
External microphone (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Coolpix P1000 are the faster and more accurate auto focus, the larger sensitivity and the articulated display. A recommendation of the Coolpix P1000 is made easy by the superior video recording and the connector for an external microphone.

The Coolpix P1000 scores 14 points.

Otherwise why to choose Sony Cyber-shot HX50 (V)

Coolpix P1000

Cyber-shot HX50 (V)

Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

16.00 20.40
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

7 10
Longer battery life (3, photos)

250 400
Weighs less (2)

1415g
(45.6 oz.)
272g
(8.8 oz.)
More portable (2)

3151cm³
(198 cu.in.)
263cm³
(17 cu.in.)
GPS (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Cyber-shot HX50 (V) are the higher resolution, that the camera is faster and that the battery has more stamina. Another advantage over the Coolpix P1000: the lower weight than the Coolpix P1000, the more compact size and the built-in GPS.

Yields 18 points for the Cyber-shot HX50 (V).

Common Specs for both cameras compared

Coolpix P1000

Cyber-shot HX50 (V)

Sensor format

Compact Compact
Built-in flash

Image stabilizer

Sensor resolution (MP)

0.92 0.92
WiFi

Nikon Coolpix P1000 VS Sony Cyber-shot HX50 (V) Dimensions

Look at front view of the Coolpix P1000 and Cyber-shot HX50 (V)

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Nikon Coolpix P1000

Sony Cyber-shot HX50 (V)

14
18

We advise to choose the newest model: Nikon Coolpix P1000.